So…you may have noticed the surge in videos and video reviews on my blog lately. Well…I am now officially a vlogger (and the crowd goes wild). Applause…Applause…Ok…so maybe I’m a little too excited about this. But I have to say that now that I own a Vado HD Pocket Video Cam, I can bring you even better reviews. You’ll be able to see ME and my son…and my camera-shy husband every now and again (although he prefers to be behind the camera).
I have been using the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam for about a month now and I LOVE it! I honestly don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner. As a mom, I want to be able to capture my son’s fun, special moments with ease. Pictures, although fantastic, are only two-dimensional at best. Videos allow me to capture my son’s voice and gestures/mannerisms. He is only going to be a baby for a short time and I want to remember his first smiles, steps, and words. I want to remember the way he laughed, how he signed, and the way he called me “mama” and my husband “da ee.” Vado recently introduced an HD version of their pocket video cam and I think the qualty of the picture and sound is superb. My husband, who is in the audiovisual business was very impressed with the camera. Here is a little more information from the site:
Capture life’s unforgettable moments in high-definition clarity and share them online with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and easily captures video in 720p high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. The Creative Vado HD is the only pocket video camera to feature high quality HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable that provides 1080i output to an HDTV.
The very first thing I noticed about the camera was that it is small and light in weight. I had no idea a camera this small could record such quality footage. With the battery, it weighs 100 grams (which is about 3 1/2 ounces). I can just carry it in my purse or diaper bag so I have it readily accessible for any of my son’s special moments. The next thing I noticed was that the videos are incredibly clear, sharp, and professional-looking. You can adjust the settings on the camera to record with an HD resolution of up to 1280 x 720. The camera has a built-in wide-angle lens that allows you to capture wider scenes and more action and produces sharper, clearer images. While you can shoot in dimmed lighting (it has a 2x digital zoom), I recommend you use the camera in an environment that provides sufficient light to get the highest quality videos. Unfortunately, the camera doesn’t have a light for nighttime shooting (which is something the company is aware of and will address with future models).
The camera is so easy to use. I find uploading and editing videos to be a subject left entirely to my husband. But because the camera has built-in Vado Central software, I literally plug it into my computer to upload the videos to YouTube. And…I can edit my videos without asking my husband. If I can do it, then you know it’s definitely mom and user-friendly. I have a TON of videos stored on my husband’s computer and I love the ability to do this without having a ton of technical expertise.
Some of the other things I like include the abilty to charge the camera on my computer and the 2 hours of recording time the camera allows. You can view the videos directly on the camera and my husband likes the fact that you can connect it to an HDTV (which he plans on getting very soon!). So…you’re wondering about the quality of the videos? It’s clear, crisp, and vibrant. It’s as close to real life as you can get.
When I was in college, my parents purchased this huge camcorder so we could document our travels across Europe. It was large and cumbersome and difficult to use. If a pocket video camera was available at the time, it would have been so much easier to capture those moments without having to lug a heavy camera around. So…whether you’re shooting scenery from the top of the Eiffel tower or your toddler’s silly giggles, check out the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. At $229.99 it’s worth every penny!
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Creative just sent me an email noting Vado Silver on sale for $79. I own both the original Vado (“standard definition”) and the HD. Both really shoot nice video and are a snap to use. Both are prefect for tossing in my bag wherever I go. I don’t get all wigged out taking them places unlike when I’m shooting with more expensive gear. I have also tried the Flip and Kodak. Creative’s Vado edges both of them out IMHO. Good stuff.
Here’s a link to the Vados:
http://us.creative.com/local/1/promo/creative_vado_pocket_video_cam2/